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Christmas Cookies You Need to Make! | Foodie

12/8/2019

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Is it me or is everyone making cookies this time of they year? I assume it is because holidays are here, and that is just the thing to do!

For me, when Winter hits, it seems to be one of my hobbies. Because, it is cold outside, and I am looking for ways to be creative, inside.

​This year, with us trying to be healthy it has been a struggle. I want to bake, but I don't need to eat what I bake. So, I have not baked much this year.

Until the other day. I got invited to a cookie swap at one of my good friend's house.
I honestly, have never been to a swap as an adult. So, I really didn't know what to expect. I didn't know what cookies to make. My friend told me that the cookies would be judged by all the women that come. 

The categories that we could vote on was most festive, most original, most creative, best tasting, and best overall. 

When she told me that, my competitive side kicked in. Big time. I was already wanting to bring great cookies. But, there was a competition involved. I had to bring my very best game. ​

I went into full on planning mode. Should I bring a unique recipe? Should I bring store bought? Should I go all out and make super decorative cut out cookies? (That's what inspired this post!)

Every year, my family does an annual cookie bake. Most of the time we do sugar cut out cookies. 

So, I stuck to what I know, and brought my best cut out sugar cookies. I will include pictures of those in this post, but I want to share with you some of the cookie recipes I found along my search for great recipes! 

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Flourless or Gluten Free Options

Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies by Alexis Lee, www.thekentkrew.com, www.alexisdlee.com, Amy Kent
Almond Butter Gluten Free Cookies, www.thekentkrew.com, www.joylaughterandchocolate.com, gluten free cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies, Gluten Free, Vegan Free, www.strengthandsunshine.com, www.thekentkrew.com, Amy Kent
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies | Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies | Almond Butter Chocolate Chip

Slightly More Traditional Options

Classic Gingerbread Cookies, gluten free, vegan free, Strength and Sunshine.
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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie, Salonfood.com, www.thekentkrew.com, amy kent
Gingerbread Cookies | Sugar Cookies | The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie

All. The. Fun. Cookies.

Apple Cider Caramel Stuffed Snickerdoodle Cookies, Slumber and Scones, slumberandscones.com, amy kent, thekentkrew.com, the best holiday cookies
White Chocolate and Butterscotch Pumpkin Spice Cookies, asemiconvenientlife.com, thekentkrew.com, amy kent
Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies, Holiday Cookies, The best holiday cookies, irishtwinsmomma.com, amy kent, the kent krew
Kolasky's Apricot & Raspberry Cookies, simplyhappenings.com, thekentkrew.com, amy kent,the best holiday cookies
 Apple Cider Caramel Stuffed Snickerdoodles | White Chocolate & Butterscotch Pumpkin Spice Cookies | Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies | Kolasky's Apricot & Raspberry Cookies
Chocolate crinkle cookies, cookie recipes, crinkle cookies, cookingwithmykids.co.uk, amy kent, thekentkrew.com
The Best Eggnog Cookies, eggnog cookies, confessionsofparenting,com, amy kent, thekentkrew.com, cookies you need to make for holidays
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies | The Best Eggnog Cookies

My "Award Winning" Cookies!

I kind of couldn't help myself. 

As I said above, when I heard there was going to be a contest over our cookies, I went all in. 

Not to mention, I really enjoy baking and decorating cookies. I finally got the chance to try to decorate cookies how I have wanted to do for years. 

With the help from my mom, who gave the best royal icing recipe, I was set. 

My cookies won Most Decorative and Best Overall! I was so surprised! Okay, I was trying my best not to grin from EAR TO EAR. They liked my cookies! 

My husband loved them, and was so impressed, he told me my friends we're going to think I had bought these.

Anyways, without further-a-do, here are my cookies from the cookie bake!

And, since I am extra, take note at how I packaged them, making them look even more, "bakery bought"! I got my boxes at Walmart, but HERE are some really cute options, that are similar! 
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16 Comments
Hannah | A Balanced Mom link
12/13/2019 12:27:15 pm

These all look delicious! Congrats on your award winning cookies! They look amazing!

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Amy @ The Kent Krew
12/14/2019 06:57:45 am

Girl! THANK YOU!! I’m so proud of them! Lol!

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Holly link
12/13/2019 04:38:48 pm

I love making cookies...Especially this time of year. This is a great list of recipes! Thanks for sharing! 😊

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Amy @ The Kent Krew
12/14/2019 06:58:10 am

Thank you for checking them out!! ??

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Kenya link
12/14/2019 09:36:35 pm

All these recipes look amazing ❤️ I’m actually doing cooking decorating with my boyfriend tomorrow. This post just got me excited :) awesome list

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Amy @ The Kent Krew link
12/15/2019 01:38:55 pm

I hope you and your boyfriend have better luck than me and my husband do! He eats them faster than I can bake them! Thank you for checking out this post!

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Beth Elkassih link
12/15/2019 01:34:16 pm

I am a bonafide 'foodie' and cookies are definitely one of my passions! Thank you for sharing this. What fun to read and salivate on!

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Amy @ The Kent Krew
12/15/2019 01:41:28 pm

Foodie is perfectly acceptable in my family! We love trying new foods and recipes, but too often, we stick to what we know, for various reasons!!

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Trina link
12/16/2019 06:53:14 am

Love the variety! They all look delish! We did our bake day Sat. 9-2! We were pooped. I’ll pin so I can try a later!

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Amy @ The Kent Krew
12/16/2019 08:00:40 am

Our family one is this weekend! I am sure we will only do sugar cookies, so me and the kids will make Santa something off this list, of his choice! :)

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Rebecca @ Boss Single Mama link
12/17/2019 06:41:47 am

These are great Christmas cookie ideas! We always make the same cookies for Christmas but I could definitely use some new recipes for this year!

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Amy @ The Kent Krew
12/17/2019 04:17:18 pm

I agree, we always do the same sugar cookie cutouts, but Santa is getting something new this year!

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Morgan link
12/17/2019 10:59:09 am

So many awesome ideas here! I love baking, and it’s especially fun during the holidays. These all sound delicious and I’m pinning for later to try some!

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Amy @ The Kent Krew
12/17/2019 04:19:09 pm

I enjoy baking, too, for some reason, I mostly only do it during the holidays!

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Adriane Thompson link
12/17/2019 08:19:58 pm

I absolutely love the tradition and idea of baking cookies for Christmas but never make it a priority. it could be because I'm not a baker and it's a little painful for me. LOVE these recipes though. My seven year old loves to bake so I'll have to share with him :)

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Amy @ The Kent Krew
12/18/2019 05:08:30 pm

I don't bake as much as I used to, mainly because so many of our family members are sugar free! I hope your seven year old tries some of these out!

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    Hey Ya'll! My name is Amy, I am a girl mom (times two), married to one of my favorite guys, a daughter, a Jesus follower and so much more. I love preworkout and a great sweat, I collect books like trophies, I love to cook but hate a dirty kitchen. I love grungy country music, bell bottom pants, turquoise (the mineral) and converses. Our house is full of love and laughter as we navigate this busy life together, focusing on keeping the important parts of life the biggest parts, and building a healthy and safe place in our family of four!


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